A federal jury has convicted the former Tennessee House speaker and his onetime top aide of numerous charges.
Who’s who in the criminal trial of a former Tennessee House speaker and his onetime top aide
The former Tennessee House speaker and his onetime chief of staff are facing a federal criminal trial this week, where some old colleagues will be less friendly on the witness stand than others.
A House Republican calls Senate Speaker Randy McNally a ‘groomer’ and ‘predator’ in letter requesting he resign
Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, who presides over Tennessee’s Senate, is being asked to resign from his post by a Republican member of the Tennessee House. But McNally’s refusing to go.
Trial date set in former House Speaker Glen Casada’s case
A trial date of Oct. 25 has been set for Tennessee’s former House Speaker Glen Casada. The Williamson County Republican pleaded not guilty Tuesday in federal court to involvement in a kickback scheme that funneled money from the General Assembly. Casada is facing charges alongside his former chief of staff, Cade Cothren.
Former House Speaker Glen Casada and chief of staff indicted in ‘bribery and kickback conspiracy’
Former Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives Glen Casada and his chief of staff, Cade Cothren, have been arrested on bribery and conspiracy charges.
Another corruption scandal at the state capitol forces an East Tennessee lawmaker to resign
State Rep. Robin Smith, R-Hixson, has been charged with one count of wire fraud for a scheme involving a fictitious political consultant.
Scott Gilmer Named House Speaker’s New Chief Of Staff
House Speaker Glen Casada has named a veteran of the state legislature to be his new chief of staff, replacing a top aide who resigned Monday. Scott Gilmer held the same position under Casada’s predecessor as House speaker, Nashville Republican Beth Harwell, and he stayed on after her retirement in January to join Casada’s staff.
Tennessee’s Black Lawmakers Want Investigation Into Texts And Email Sent By Aide To House Speaker
Listen Black lawmakers in the state legislature are calling for an independent investigation into text messages sent by House Speaker Glen Casada and his now former chief of staff, as well as a claim the aide may have falsified evidence used against a political opponent.
Glen Casada’s Top Aide Resigns Amid Allegations Of Offensive Texts And Cocaine Use
A top aide in the Tennessee House resigned Monday evening after a tumultous series of revelations and accusations against him. Some of the accusations could also implicate his boss, House Speaker Glen Casada.
Tennessee House Speaker Denies Receiving Racist Texts From Top Aide
Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada is denying that he received racist text messages from his chief of staff. Earlier this week, NewsChannel 5 reported it had obtained texts showing Cade Cothren disparaged African Americans, including using a racial meme in an exchange with Casada. Other texts allegedly show Cothren using a racial epithet and referring […]
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